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Emily reacts to the intense backlash over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, breaking down the arguments from figures who see the choice as a deliberate 'woke' and 'demonic' attack on American values, verses those who see it as purely a business decision.

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Emily responds to the second day of the government shutdown, breaking down how the Trump administration is using the crisis as a unique opportunity to enact 'Doge 2.0'—a plan to permanently cut federal agencies and begin mass layoffs, while Democratic leadership melts down over the President's memes.

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Emily talks with novelist and commentator Lionel Shriver about the debate raging over political violence in the United States and the wider West. While questioning the data, they discuss the apparent rise in left-wing violence and examines the "appalling" and "bloodthirsty" rhetoric used by some on the far-left to justify it.

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Emily comes to you from the White House where she responds to the major peace plan announcement from Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Described as a "deal for eternity," Emily breaks down the key details, the immediate red flags, and the critical unanswered questions—from Jared Kushner's controversial involvement to whether this fragile deal is truly on the "1-yard line" or simply destined to fall apart.

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Emily speaks with Chicago Thinker founder Evita Duffy-Alfonso about the shocking campus silence following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the chilling effect on free speech, and what this double standard reveals about universities today.

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Emily responds to the Dallas ICE shooting and the rise of political violence, breaking down the attack, exploring the possible contagion effect, discussing how media and online extremism may be influencing copycat incidents, and examining the deeper social and historical factors behind these tragic events.

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Emily analyzes Donald Trump's unconventional UN speech, where he challenged the organization's role in global conflicts and migration policy. She highlights how Trump framed the UN as part of the problem rather than the solution, while positioning himself as a force for peace.

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Emily reacts to Kamala Harris’ book tour and falling approval, breaking down her new book 107 Days, her claim that Pete Buttigieg was “too risky” as VP, and the polling showing otherwise. Emily also looks at Harris’ brief honeymoon as Vice President, her current -11 favorability, and how shows like Rachel Maddow and The View help promote a revisionist version of her story.

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Emily reacts to Trump’s move to designate Antifa a “major terrorist organization” and digs into the legal, political, and cultural implications. She explores the evidence of Antifa coordination, the limits of federal power, and the risks of government overreach—especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Emily unpacks Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a widely criticized and factually incorrect joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issuing a public warning and local broadcasters reportedly pressuring ABC, the situation reveals a deeper reckoning within legacy media.

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